Natural Disasters
Why the Tonga Eruption Was So Violent, and What to Expect Next
Research into earlier eruptions suggests this is the type of massive explosion the volcano sees about every thousand years
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Public Health
Sounds of Mosquitoes’ Mating Rituals Could Help Fight Malaria
“Wing beats” can help identify targets for control programs
Psychology
How Targeted Advertising on Social Media Drives People to Extremes
People seeking to radicalize others are using ads to push conspiracy theories and extremist views
Climate Change
Don’t Look Up Illustrates 5 Myths That Fuel Rejection of Science
The farcical allegory of climate change shows the pitfalls of relying solely on technology and misunderstanding scientific certainty
Cognition
What Will 2022 Bring in the Way of Misinformation on Social Media? 3 Experts Weigh In
The one-year anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is raising concerns about falsehoods that increase the risk of repeat events
Behavior
Why Do Couples Use Baby Talk with One Another?
This style of speech helps infants learn, but romantic adults use it as a way to show affection
Public Health
Rapid COVID Tests Could Help Curb Infections--Especially During the Holidays
An expert answers questions about when and how to use the tests
Weather
What a Warming World Means for Deadly Tornadoes
The role of climate change in such storms is difficult to discern but new research is offering clues
Weather
Why the Southern U.S. Is Prone to December Tornadoes
The ingredients that come together to produce such storms make nighttime tornadoes more common in the region
Natural Disasters
Deadly Indonesia Eruption Was Triggered by Heavy Rains
External influences on volcanoes can make predicting unrest more difficult
